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LOINC Code 34439-0: NK cell function Qn (Bld)

34439-0 is a LOINC code used to identify NK cell function Qn (Bld) in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Natural killer cell function. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Natural killer cell function. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

When is it used?

  • Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
  • May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
  • Status: ACTIVE
  • Order vs observation: Both

What it does not mean

  • The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

  • Natural killer cell function [Units/volume] in Blood
  • Natural killer cell function
  • Arbitrary concentration; Blood; FCN; Func; Funct; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; NK; NK Cell Function; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; WB; Whole blood

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Common synonyms

NK cell function Qn (Bld)Natural killer cell function [Units/volume] in BloodNK Cell Function Bld-aCncNatural killer cell functionHEM/BCNK cell function, BloodACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code34439-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameNK cell function Qn (Bld)
DescriptionNatural killer cell function
Short nameNK Cell Function Bld-aCnc
ComponentNatural killer cell function
PropertyACnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bld
ScaleQn
ClassHEM/BC
Example unitsLU
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.10
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

NK cell function, Blood

Part names

Natural killer cell functionACncPtBldQnArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Blood

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